Food allergies are becoming more common nowadays. Irrespective of the age of a person, their body can show allergic reactions to certain substances. Food allergy tests are aimed at identifying whether the body has an allergic reaction to a known substance and what food allergy treatment to undergo. When Does Allergy Occur? Food allergy occur when the immune system of the body fails to negate the effect of an allergen. This means that the immune system reacts to the allergen creating body functions that cause discomfort. The overreaction from an allergen includes sneezing, runny nose, blocked sinuses, vomiting and diarrhea, rash, coughing or wheezing, itching, swelling of lip, face, or tongue, fainting as well as organ failures. The person testing for allergies is known as an allergist and helps identify the substance you are allergic to. What Causes Food Allergy? A food allergy happens when the immune system of a human body identifies food as a harmful substance and overreact
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